Rolex Precision Vintage Steel California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement. Custom "California" two tone Black and Copper dial with
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
Rolex Precision Vintage Steel California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement. Custom "California" two tone Black and Copper dial with
Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, Custom refinished two color California Dial with luminous filled Roman and Arabic numerals, Mercedes
Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster – Original Vintage Swiss Product Poster
Located in Zurich, CH
second line ("Raduim" instead of "Radium"). The dial (aka California Dial) laid the base for the design
Paper
Rolex 1940's Art-Deco 9K Rose Gold 29mm Unisex Watch, Rare "Roman & Baton" Dial.
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
mix of Roman numerals (every 10 minutes), alternating with baton numerals (California style dial
Rose Gold
Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
down crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, acrylic crystal, "California
Steel
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Dial PAM00249 Men's Watch
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Dial PAM00349 Men's Watch. 47mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless
ROLEX SS BUBBLEBACK CALIFORNIA DIAL “Oyster Perpetual, Chronom."
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a ROLEX- REF. 2940 – BUBBLEBACK CALIFORNIA DIAL Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual
Panerai Radiomir PAM00249 Steel, Limited Edition California Dial, Manual
By Panerai
Located in Miami, FL
Panerai Radiomir with limited edition California dial in stainless steel on original Panerai tan
1950's "Army" Rolex Stainless-Steel with California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless-Steel "Army" by Rolex - Most Rare California Dial Variation, circa 1950's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Chronometer California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chronometer wristwatch. California Dial with original Patina Case and movement signed. Description / Condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Bubbleback Pink Gold and Black California Dial Ref 3131
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex California Dial Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. 3131. Made
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel California Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5500
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
winding movement. Custom Black and Rose California style dial with half Roman and half Arabic numerals
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Viceroy Wristwatch Ref 3359 with California Dial circa 1940
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unbelievably rare and handsome early example of a 1940s Rolex Viceroy in 18k rose gold. Manual wind, with a waterproof 32mm case and a striking original Rolex manufactured "grain-of-...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Special Edition Watch PAM00249
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dial: black California dial (mixed roman and Arabic numerals), blued steel hands Reference: PAM00249
Stainless Steel
Panerai Stainless Steel Radiomir California Manual Wristwatch Ref PAM424
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, waterproof to 10 ATM Band: brown calfskin band with stainless steel tang buckle Dial: black California dial
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
crown, excellent quality refinished California dial.
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1945
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
numerals, the so-called California dial. Pre-owned with custom box.
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Vintage 1944 Steel Automatic with Bubble Back Style Military Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Bubble Back style "California" dial with inner Military track Half Roman Half Arabic Luminous
Steel
Rolex Vintage Bubbleback 2940 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with smooth bezel (31mm diameter). Black dial with Arabic luminous numerals known as California dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5552
Located in Chicago, IL
. Case. 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding Movement. Restored vintage style "California" Dial with Mercedes
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5552
Located in Chicago, IL
. Case. 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding Movement. Restored vintage style "California" Dial with Mercedes
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, Custom refinished two color California Dial with luminous filled Roman and Arabic numerals, Mercedes
Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Tudor Oyster Perpetual automatic Wristwatch Ref 9050/0
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
steel jubilee bracelet Dial: blue reflective California dial with steel luminescent hands, dial has
Stainless Steel
Panerai stainless steel Radiomir California 3 Day Acciaio Manual Wristwatch
By Panerai
Located in Tustin, CA
, was the so-called “California” dial, with its distinctive alternation of Roman and Arabic numerals
Stainless Steel
Panerai Radiomir California Steel Black Dial Hand-Wind Men's Watch PAM00424
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
features dial and has hand arabic numerals, roman numerals style markers. It is completed with a leather
Rolex Gold and Steel Tropical Series with California Romabic Dial from 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Automatic / Cal. N.A, DIAL / HANDS: Black, Romabic / Mercedes Luminous Blued Steel Hands DIMENSIONS: 38mm
Panerai Luminor 1950 California Titanium DLC Black Dial Hand-Wind Watch PAM00779
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
dial and has hand arabic numerals, roman numerals style markers. It is completed with a rubber band
Panerai Radiomir California Mechanical Wristwatch
By Panerai
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
back. Black dial California with Roman numerals and painted Arabic numerals. Logo at 6H. Mechanical
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Steel and 14K Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold "California" Bubble Back dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with Luminous, Mercedes Hands
14k Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Custom Rose and White "California" Bubble Back style dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Custom Rose and White "California" Bubble Back style dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
14k Gold
Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1560 Automatic, Self winding Movement. Bubbleback "California" style Dial with aged Luminous, Mercedes
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
case, Caliber 1570, 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding movement. Newly restored California style period
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel California Dial Wristwatch Ref 6426
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
movement, Newly restored California Dial with luminous numbers and luminous filled Mercedes hands with a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel California Dial Wristwatch Ref 5500
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Two tone Black and White California Dial with Luminous
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel California Dial Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1570 Automatic, self winding movement. Custom Copper and White "California" dial, half Roman and
Stainless Steel
Timex Marlin California Dial Japan Limited Edition Black Dial Watch TW2U19700
By Timex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Timex Marlin California Dial Japan Limited Edition timepiece, reference number TW2U19700, is a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch with California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1030 Automatic, Self winding movement. Custom "California" dial, Burgundy and Charcoal with Luminous
Steel
Sold
H 0.5 in W 1.5 in D 9 in
Early Mens Rolex Tudor Oyster Wristwatch with Gray California Dial and Date
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine original Rolex Tudor from the 1950s. It features an all original California dial, roulette
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Steel and Yellow Gold California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Lever movement, Gold Rolex Logo Crown. New Custom Vintage Style California Dial, matt White and Black
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Steel Bubbleback Chronometer California Dial Wristwatch Ref 3133
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex Bubble Back Ref 3133 Viceroy Chronometer with California Dial in Stainless Steel and 14k deep
14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex 1952 Steel Case with California Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
movement. Custom Black and Rose California style dial with half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1952 Steel Case with California Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
movement. Custom Black and Rose California style dial with half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1959 Steel Manual wind California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement, Rolex logo Crown, two tone Copper and Silver "California
Steel
Rolex 1949 Oyster Perpetual Steel Automatic Wristwatch with California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
movement. Custom Black and Rose California style dial with half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
Stainless Steel
Vintage Oyster Unisex Rolex Wristwatch with California Military Dial
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful 1960s Rolex watch with an uncommonly seen original California dial. The watch features
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1951 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch with Cali Bubbleback Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
California Dial, Gloss White and Copper with Luminous Numerals, Luminous Mercedes Hands and a sweep seconds
Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
"California" dial, half Roman and half Arabic luminous numerals with Luminous, Mercedes Hands and a center
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1560 Automatic, self winding movement. Newly Restored California Dial with Mercedes hands and a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Self Winding Vintage Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
turned Bezel. Caliber 1560 Automatic, self winding movement. Newly Restored California Dial of White and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
California Dial, Black and Copper with Luminous Numerals and Luminous Mercedes Hands and a sweep seconds hand
Steel
Rolex Vintage Gold Shell Ref 6334 Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Custom Bubble Back, California Dial with Mercedes hands and a sweep seconds hand. New Hadley Roma Brown
Gold-filled
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, c 1960
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
White "California" dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with Luminous, Mercedes Hands and a center
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
"California" dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with Luminous, Mercedes Hands and a center sweep hand
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Automatic Wristwatch with California Bubble Back Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1530 Automatic, self winding movement. Custom two tone White and Copper "California" Bubble Back
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
with smooth bezel. Caliber 1030 Automatic, self winding movement. Custom Rose and Black "California
Steel
Rolex Vintage Ref 5500 Steel cased Automatic watch with Bubble Back Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1530 Automatic, self winding movement. Custom two tone White and Black "California" Bubble Back
Steel
Rolex Vintage Precision Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1215, 17 jewel Manual wind movement, custom refinished Black and White "California" Bubble Back style
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1007 1953
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
California style restored dial with Mercedes hands. Recently fully cleaned and overhauled. New black lizard
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5500
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
and Copper California style restored dial with Mercedes hands and a sweep seconds hand. Recently fully
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Case with Engine Turned Bezel. 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Winding Movement, Restored California style
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1030 Automatic, Self winding Movement. Recently Refinished Bubbleback "California" style Dial with aged
Steel
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
1990 World Cup Italia '90 Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It was held in Italy from 8th June to 8th July 1990. The t...
Paper
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$2,300
H 39.97 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
BOAC Speedbird Routes Across the World – Original Vintage British Airline Poster
By Harold Foster
Located in Zurich, CH
Original Vintage Airline Poster by Harold Foster. He created several designs commissioned by the British Overseas Airways Corporation for its so-called Speedbird Routes, all featurin...
Paper
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Diamond Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel, Steel
$2,376Sale Price|65% Off
Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks amazing to its age. This is a piec...
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Tiffany & Company 1920s Art Deco Platinum and Diamond C.H. Meylan Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, 35 x 12 M.M. Platinum 2 piece hinged case set with old cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat. hand engraved design work th...
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, Original Black dial with r...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Sage Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 9CT Solid Gold Prince Model Watch with Rare H Birks & Sons Dial circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model / Drs. Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 9CT Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm Lug Tip to Lug Ti...
Gold
$13,700
H 48.82 in W 36.42 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Secession Poster celebrating the emperor's jubilee
Located in Zurich, CH
Original Vintage Poster by the Austrian artist Ferdinand Ludwig Graf, a member of the Hagenbund. This Viennese artist association moved as soon as around 1910 beyond Secessionism to ...
Paper
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3863 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1952 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug T...
18k Gold
1950 Cinzano Vermouth Original Vintage Poster
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Winchester, GB
Dating back to 1757, Cinzano is an iconic brand synonymous with the likes of Casanova. A family run business until 1985 (now owned by Campari), the famous vermouth drink from Turin i...
Paper
$4,200
H 30 in W 40 in
Slim Aarons 'Monte Carlo' 1975 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Monte Carlo' Friends board a riva boat in Monte Carlo, Monaco, 1975. 40 x 30" inches / 101 x 76 cm paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Slim Aarons ...
Archival Pigment
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